***The Official AKV Owners And Lovers Thread***. Come And Chat

[bobbiwoz]

I'm thrilled with the preview pictures that have been showing here. They can count us among very happy AKV owners!!

Bobbi

 

[MiaSRN62]

this link has pool pics:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31456332#post31456332

 

[lisah0711]

Thanks, Maria, for posting the links. It makes me excited for our December trip -- way, way too far away!

 

[DisneySunflower]

I am so excited to see Kidani this June, however we will be staying at Jambo House. Next trip in March 2010, we are so staying at Kidani!

 

[Glendamax]

this link has pool pics:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31456332#post31456332

Thanks for posting this link. It was here that I saw:

Downfalls: no CS restaurant. My fam depends on them, esp. for mugs and breakfast. I know the idea of dvc is having ur own food but it's nice to fill up your mug now and then. Maybe they will do that at the bar for you? I also thought u could walk to Jambo house but you can't. A DVC man told us you have to take a park bus and get off at Jambo house. I guess right now they won't have a resort bus for the villas to Jambo house.

I'm glad I read this today! So now I know to NOT go back to my resort hungry, because there's no counter service place there! I really hope they add one!

 

[bookwormde]

I wonder if the lack of a full CS is going to make studios less popular at Kidani and more popular at Jambo. This is what we are doing in June 3 days Jambo studio (for 4) and then 2 days Kidani 2br (for 9).

bookwormde

 

[MiaSRN62]

Did anyone catch the review and photos on the allearsnet site by Deb Wills ?

http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/04/animal_kingdom_lodge_kidani_vi.html


I do feel a bit better seeing the food offerings in the gift shop ! Still....wish it was a little more like the BC Marketplace ---offered actual quick food options. Limited, but still something.
Maria

 

[HayGan]

I'm thrilled with the preview pictures that have been showing here. They can count us among very happy AKV owners!!

Bobbi

Me too! I won't show DH and the kids the pics yet because I want them to be surprised. (I've never been good with surprises so I had to look ) they are going to LOVE it - especially the pool area!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Ok...is that a refillable mug station I see in the gift shop ??? I can't tell....anyone.....


Maria

 

[MiaSRN62]

Ok ! Allearsnet put up PART 2

http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/04/animal_kingdom_lodge_kidani_vi_2.html

Ok....I'm officially feeling alot better about Kidani ! Looks beautiful.


Maria

 

[wildernessDad]

We'll be staying AKV concierge in 18 days! I've got to get over to Kidani for pictures!

 

[HayGan]

Ok...is that a refillable mug station I see in the gift shop ??? I can't tell....anyone.....


Maria

Yes it is!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Yeah ---it IS a drink station ! Thanks Haygan, I thought maybe I was seeing things ! So much better not to have to go outside to the pool bar---I'm thinking inclement weather.

Maria

 

[wildernessDad]

I just made a reservation for a savanna-view studio at Kidani for the nights of Oct 16 and 17. I'm on the WL for the night of the 18th. This is my first time on a WL. I wonder if I will get the evening of the 18th. What do you think? I thought that with the second half of Kidani opening in September, that I'd have a shot.

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

My DH switched our reservations from 2 studios in Jambo to a 1br in Kindani!!! So excited!

 

[MiaSRN62]

Part 3 is up today !

http://land.allears.net/blogs/jackspence/2009/04/animal_kingdom_lodge_kidani_vi_1.html


Maria

 

[Brave teacher]

I am loving how everything turned out!

 

[Disney loving Iowan]

We'll be staying AKV concierge in 18 days! I've got to get over to Kidani for pictures!

Take lots!!!!

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

I just made a reservation for a savanna-view studio at Kidani for the nights of Oct 16 and 17. I'm on the WL for the night of the 18th. This is my first time on a WL. I wonder if I will get the evening of the 18th. What do you think? I thought that with the second half of Kidani opening in September, that I'd have a shot.

I had a waitlist for Concierge for Nov 6th and 7th come thru. I then decided to waitlist for the 8th and got that as well! Considering that they will probably be declaring more units between now and Oct, and just the fact that it's several months out, I think your chances are very good for getting the 18th.

My DH switched our reservations from 2 studios in Jambo to a 1br in Kindani!!! So excited!

Congrats DLI! Kidani looks beautiful!!! Of course I keep getting my concierge so who knows when I'll try it.

We'll be staying AKV concierge in 18 days! I've got to get over to Kidani for pictures!

See you there - we'll be checking in in 14 days and a couple of hours.

I do feel a bit better seeing the food offerings in the gift shop ! Still....wish it was a little more like the BC Marketplace ---offered actual quick food options. Limited, but still something.
Maria

I'm hoping that the demand and complaints will be enough that they will decide to add CS. It's crazy, but it is the one thing that gives me pause about booking Kidani.

 

[wildernessDad]

Take lots!!!!

I will, thanks! I'm going to bring my super nice camera and take a ton!

I had a waitlist for Concierge for Nov 6th and 7th come thru. I then decided to waitlist for the 8th and got that as well! Considering that they will probably be declaring more units between now and Oct, and just the fact that it's several months out, I think your chances are very good for getting the 18th.

I love your analysis! Here's hoping!